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Chipotle Caesar Salad

Chipotle Caesar Salad

This is not your traditional Caesar Salad. Spicy, smoky and studded with bacon and tomatoes, this Chipotle Caesar Salad is sure to please.
Course Salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 salads, 1 cup of dressing
Author Lane from With Two Spoons, dressing adapted from Ali at Gimme Some Oven

Ingredients

  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shaved parmesan
  • 2 cups croutons
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers + 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons milk optional

Instructions

  1. Place garlic clove, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in a food processor, pulse 2-3 times to mince.
  2. Add greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, anchovy paste, worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper to food processor.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Taste dressing-adjust salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.
  5. If dressing seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of milk until you get to your desired consistency.
  6. Place salad greens in 4 bowls.
  7. Top with tomatoes, bacon, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
  8. Dress with desired amount of chipotle caesar dressing.